Rome has become known as the Eternal City on account of how monuments like the Pantheon and Piazza Navona are connected to the ancient past of the region, while others like the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps are associated with the contemporary city. These connections to various eras of Rome are evident in monuments […]
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The Mouth of Truth, SPQR and the Capitoline Wolf Become Icons of Rome
Concepts, people and objects have become synonymous with cities and entire countries in a way that resonates with residents and visitors. Given the history of Rome, it’s no surprise that multiple people, objects and icons have become similarly tied to the city and region. The way in which the Mouth of Truth, SPQR and the […]
Piazza Navona Utilizes Baroque Roman Architecture to Create a Hub of Activity in Rome
Distinctive Baroque Roman architecture well as the three fountains that dominate the Piazza Navona have come to define it in an especially profound manner. This definition has enabled it to become a popular hub of activity for both residents and visitors, showcasing how one of the largest piazza squares in Rome has been able to […]
The Spanish Steps Link a Community in Rome to the Entire World
A set of stairs in Rome, Italy has come to do far more than simply link a church with the community beneath it. The Spanish Steps are a monumentous stairway of 135 steps that continue to serve their original purpose of connecting a community while also becoming an attraction that pulls in audiences from all […]
The Transformation of the Pantheon Preserves and Celebrates the Culture of Rome
Often mentioned as the best-preserved building from ancient Rome, the Pantheon is a former temple in that has incredible historic and cultural significance. The Pantheon has been enormously influential in Western architecture, directly and indirectly inspiring the design of buildings across the world. This impact has allowed it to become an icon for Rome, but […]
The Trevi Fountain Becomes a New Icon for Rome
Rome has a history that stretches back for millennia and features numerous monuments and landmarks that have defined the city for ages. That historic significance makes it difficult for new monuments to make an impact in the city and across Italy, but the Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi in Italian) has done just that. In […]